July 2009 Newsletter

On July 19, 2009 our squadron participated in the SAREX (Search and Rescue exercise) located at Worcester Airport. Great turn-out …Six Senior Members and 4 Cadets participated. The exercise involved a simulated plane crash with casualties and the squadron was trained on the equipment used for the search and rescue as well as basic first aide needed to assist wounded victims until proper Emergency Medical Teams arrived. We had lots of fun and learned some valuable lessons….

On July 25, 2009 our squadron was tasked to assist the Mashpee Commons and the Mashpee Police and Fire Departments with traffic/crowd control and overall safety for the Mashpee Night at The Pops event. This event is the biggest money earner for our Squadron which enables us to purchase uniform items and send Cadets to training camps in other states with little to no cost for their families, as well as other miscellaneous costs that we incur throughout the year. A BIG Thank You to all who helped make this event a huge success!! We look forward to participating in this event again next summer.

August 8th - “Shake a Can” this is a fundraising event, cadets will be located at Roche Bros as well as Stop and Shop in Mashpee…if you plan on participating please wear your BDU’s for this event. Time: tentatively set for 1100 to 1400. More info to come…

August 15th - “Ice Cream Social” Time: 1100 to 1400 located at the Crosswinds Bowling Alley on base. Our squadron will have a booth set up for cadet recruiting. August 16th - 23rd - MAWG 2009 Summer Encampment - Fort Devens, Ayer, MA
for more info on how to sign up please see your Cadet Commander. This is a mini boot camp for cadets. They will learn about marching, leadership, followership and the CAP core values. It is a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the state, to build lasting friendship and experience exciting new adventures such as helicopter flights, repelling and obstacle courses. It is a required activity for any cadet who wants to promote to 2nd Lt.

August 29th - Liz Hutchinson Memorial Race - 5K Falmouth